DB Corp Ltd
About us
D B Corp Ltd. is engaged in printing and publication of Newspaper in three languages across 11 states, in Radio Business with "My FM" Radio station in 7 states and 17 cities along with strong web presence in India. Only media house to enjoy leadership at multiple states, in multiple languages and with well diversified readership.'Dainik Bhaskar', the flagship Newspaper brand is established since 1958.
Our Coverage
24% of Indian urban Population resides in D B Corp Market across 11 states with 48 editions and 128 district editions. Our Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar is present in 9 states with 27 editions. Our Gujarati Newspaper Divya Bhaskar is present in Gujarat and Maharashtra with 7 editions. Our business daily Business Bhaskar is present in 5 states with 7 editions and Our franchisee edition of DNA in English is present in 2 states with 2 editions.
Consistency & Growth
  • 11 States
  • 48 Editions
  • 3 Languages
  • Readership 15.5 mns
Infrastructure
  • Only language paper in India having installed high techno quality KBA machines from Germany capable of printing 32 pages all color with 85000 copies per hour
  • 31 state of art printing plant spread across 11 states
  • 15 Premium editions in various state with full color capacity
  • Overall color printing capability of 70% across all plants
Dainik Bhaskar
  • More than 50 year old flagship Hindi newspaper of Dainik Bhaskar Group
  • Only Hindi newspaper to have clear leadership in all its major markets with well diversified readership across various states
  • Spread in 9 states with 27 editions and 108 district editions
Divya Bhaskar
  • Became No.1 from Day 1 of it's launch in June 2003, out placing more than 50 year old local Gujarati newspaper in Ahmedabad city and became a case study at IIM Ahmedabad
  • Largest circulated Gujarati newspaper (certified by ABC)
  • Present in Gujarat and Mumbai with 7 editions and 20 district editions
MYFM
  • Launched in 2006, now present at 17 stations in 7 states
  • Strong Competitive advantage because of knowledge of consumers & advertisers due to presence of our newspapers in these markets
  • Reached almost EBITDA breakeven by YTD Sept09 which is one of the fastest by any radio company
Magazines
  • Aha Zindagi: Circulation figure of 134636(ABC) and a readership figure of 5.95 lac readers(NRS 05)
  • Bal Bhaskar: Magazine is a hit amongst the kids
  • Lakshya: Career and Professional Grooming monthly
  • Young Bhaskar: Fortnightly 40 page issue packed with information and inspiration
TAJ Initiative
I Media Corp Ltd (IMCL), a subsidiary of DB Corp Ltd which is providing integrated and mobile interactive services, was appointed the exclusive media and marketing partners of the N7W (new 7 wonders of the world) campaign in India. IMCL maintains web portal in the name of Bhaskar.com, divyabhaskar.co.in, Indiainfo.com with almost 1.6 Mns pageviews daily.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ramesh Chandra Agarwal, Chairman, DBCL received Rajiv Gandhi Award 2009 for Lifetime achievement in the field of Journalism.

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1) What is DB Corp's area of operations?

DB Corp Ltd. (DBCL), commenced its present business operations in 2005, has a formidable presence in Print Media with Pan India Presence in 11 states and, through its subsidiaries, Synergy Media Entertainment Limited ("SMEL") and I Media Corp Limited ("IMCL"), has a decent presence in Radio and Internet Business respectively. The Group has soared to the top of the print media industry in India with its flagship Hindi daily, Dainik Bhaskar (One of the largest read Newspaper), and the Gujarati frontrunner, Divya Bhaskar. These two along with Saurashtra Samachar have a combined average daily readership of 15.5 million readers (Source: IRS 2009)

While Dainik Bhaskar has a big presence in Madhya Pradesh, Chhatisgarh, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Haryana, New Delhi, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand, Divya Bhaskar has it's presence in Gujarat and Maharasthra

Overall we are publishing 7 newspapers, with 48 newspaper editions and 128 sub editions in three languages (Hindi, Gujarati and English) in 11 states in India.

2) What is DBCL's revenue and profits for recently concluded quarter and for last 12 months?


As per Indian GAAP (Rs Mn)
Q2 10 Total revenues 2624
Q2 10 net profits 440
LTM Sep 09 revenues 10252
LTM Sep 09 net profits 1395

3) What is D B Corp Ltd. 4 year revenue and profit CAGR YTD Sep 09 (Annualized Basis)?


As per Indian GAAP
Revenue 18%
Net Profit 51%

4) Does the company have debt in its Balance Sheet?

DB Corp Ltd. has Gross Secured Debt of Rs. 4628 Mns. Its Debt Equity ratio as on 30th Sep 09 stands at 1.3, which reflects ideal Capital Gearing, for a growing concern. The net Debt is Rs. 4081 Mns.


5) What is the credit rating of the company?

The credit rating of Company’s Secured Debt is A+ awarded by Credit Analysis and REsearch Limited (CARE)


6) Number of states where DB Corp Ltd. is present along with number of Editions?

D B Corp Ltd. is present in 11 states with Pan India Presence, having 48 Editions and 128 Sub-Editions.


7) What is the address of registered office of D B Corp Ltd.?

The registered office address of D B Corp Ltd. is as below
D B Corp Ltd.
Registered office:
Plot No. 280,Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway,
Near YMCA Club, Makarba, Ahmedabad — 380051
Tel: +91 79 3988 8850; Fax: +91 79 3981 4001,
Website: www.bhaskarnet.com


8) In which stock exchanges are D B Corp Ltd. shares listed and what are the codes?

D B Corp Ltd. equity shares are listed on BSE and NSE in India. (NSE – DBCORP, BSE – 533151)


9) Where can I obtain information on D B Corp Ltd. financial results?

D B Corp Ltd. Quarterly and annual financial results can be accessed at www.bhaskarnet.com


10) Where can I obtain details on DB Corp Ltd. stockholders?

D B Corp Ltd. stockholder details are provided at www.bhaskarnet.com as well as from registrar details mentioned below

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Plot No. 17 to 24, Vithalrao Nagar, Madhapur,
Hyderabad — 500081.Tel: 1—800—3454001 Fax: + 91 40 2342 0814
E-mail: einward.ris@karvy.com
Website: www.karvy.com
Contact Person: Mr. Murali Krishna
SEBI Registration No.: INR 000000221

 

 

 

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Our Dream:
To emerge as a powerful group in the international media scenario in the next 5 years. Though our origin in India and we are rooted in India but our views and conduct are global. We shall study the world media and will follow the policies, which are unparalleled in the world. Our efforts shall not be confined merely to newspapers. We shall move ahead with time and shall reach the heights untouched by others.

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